Looking for the Perfect Place to Call ‘Home’?
No matter where you are looking to call home, having a qualified and expert real estate agent will help make the home buying process easy. If you are starting out on your search, or you have been at it a while and still have questions, scroll down to view this guide to streamline your efforts and offer some much-needed peace of mind.
Helpful Buyers Guides
Top 10 considerations when buying a house
1. Location There's a very good reason that the word “location” is repeated three times when given...
Getting a Legitimate Lender and Getting Pre-approved
It used to be that buyers could go house shopping and when they have found their dream home, then...
Build a Plan of Action and Get Ready
Buying a home will probably rank as one of the biggest personal investments one can make. Being...
Why You Should Not Make Any Major Credit Purchases
Don’t go on a spending spree using credit if you are thinking about buying a home, or in the process of buying a new home. Your mortgage pre-approval is subject to a final evaluation of your financial situation. Every $100 you pay per month on a credit payment could...
Use a Buyer’s Agent
It’s important that you choose an experienced agent who is there for you. Your agent should be actively finding you potential homes, keeping you informed of the entire process, negotiating furiously on your behalf, and answering all of your questions with competence...
Thinking About Buying a Foreclosure?
With the housing bubble burst and the subprime mortgage crisis, millions of homeowners found themselves unable to make their mortgage payments. Many found themselves owing more on the house than the home was worth. Many just walked away from their homes. As a result...
Is Buying a Home Still a Smart Plan?
With the burst of the housing bubble, credit crisis, and millions of foreclosures across the country, you may wonder if buying a home is such a good idea after all. However, it’s important to consider all of the facts. The important message to take away from these...
Importance of Inspection
As a buyer, you are entitled to know exactly what you are getting. Don’t take anything for granted, not even what you see or what the seller or listing agent tell you. A professional home inspection is something you MUST do, whether you are buying an existing home or...
Hot, Normal and Cold Markets
HOT MARKET This is an extremely competitive market and is advantageous to the seller. Sometimes, homes will sell as soon as they are listed or even before homes are listed. Typically, during a hot market, multiple offers will be made on each home and more often than...
Finding the Right Seller
The best seller is one who is highly motivated. A highly motivated seller is more likely to sell at a price that is less than his or her house is actually worth. And it matters that you find out why. Learning the reason why can help you get the price you want and help...
Avoiding Financial Stress
By asking the right questions, and knowing exactly what your needs are, you can find the right loan for you. There are certain approaches that you can take while mortgage shopping that can cost or save you money. It is still true that the better qualifications you...